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Network Architect
Posted 6 days 7 hours ago by Thames Water
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG317
Job Description
The Network Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise and critical network infrastructure (CNI) to support our business objectives.This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of network performance, security, and efficiency.What you'll be doing as a Network Architect
- Responsible for defining the Technology Roadmap and Reference Architectures for the future Network plans for Thames Water that underpin and deliver the overall Technology Strategy.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop network solutions that align with organizational goals
- Develop and maintain an accurate model of our network architecture
- Demonstrate architectural change over time both in terms of innovation and renovation of the existing technology estate
- Inform and influence technical decisions made at governance boards and design authorities. Perform Architecture Impact Assessments, to help size and shape ideas and initiatives at an early stage.
- Work with platform and solution architects to embed, as appropriate, network design as part of our overall development methodology
- Extensive experience in IT and OT architecture
- Worked with network Layer 2 and 3 Technologies such as VLAN, RSTP, BGP, MRP
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and is fully experienced at dealing with stakeholders. Proficient and effective communicator.
- Strong knowledge of architecture methodologies, principles and frameworks,
- CCNP, CISSP qualification or equivalent
- Stakeholder Analysis experience
- Preferred previous experience within the utility industry or large (>20,000 devices), complex enterprises
- Security Technologies
- Security Clearance
- Competitive salary of up to £93,000 per annum depending on experience
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Car Allowance - £5800
- Annual Bonus - On Target - 15% stretch 30%
- PMI - Aviva: Individual cover with the option to pay for all family members
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy treatment referrals for all employees with MSD complaints - work related or not
- Gympass: Providing a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps to employees and up to 3 family members, as well as paid plans with discount at gyms across our region and the UK
- Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing